From the US Dept of Health and Human Services: May 3 is a day to reflect on the impact of Asthma, a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. In the United States, more than 22 million … [Read more...]
NYC: No smoking in parks and beaches
February 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
“My world gets smaller everyday”, an old song goes. I can imagine that smokers are feeling this way these days. Especially in New York City. It all started with smoking bans in restaurants and … [Read more...]
Call for Action to Breastfeed
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Everybody knows that breastfeeding is the best and benefits both mother and child. Yet, although 75% of mothers initiate breastfeeding, only 13% stick it out up to 6 months. The reason for this are … [Read more...]
Your smoke is hurting your children badly
November 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Cigarette smoking gives out toxic compounds that are all-pervading and long-persisting. And it is now fully clear that it is not only the smoker but also the all the people around them that are … [Read more...]
Potential Health Hazards of the Gulf Oil Spill
November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The biggest oil spill in history might be over but the consequences remain and will persist for a long, long time. We are all aware of the detrimental effects of the spill on plant and animal life and … [Read more...]
Is your home making you ill: the Sick Building Syndrome
October 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Is something in your home making you sick? Being bothered by the constant “musty” smell? If this is the case, then check your bathrooms and cellars and anywhere else that might be cool and … [Read more...]
Your food allergy increases your risk for an asthma attack
October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What do kids, men and African-Americans have in common? Well, they are the segments of the American population who are highly susceptible to food allergies. Recent estimates by an NIH-funded … [Read more...]
Pollen and Mold Counts
September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Spores of molds and pollens of plants are the most common airborne allergens that can cause hay fever, asthma, and other allergic reactions. Depending on where you live and the time of the year and … [Read more...]
Mommy’s diet and baby’s wheezing
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of my sons developed wheezing when he was a couple months old. Wheezing is that high-pitched whistling sound that his nose made when he had a cold. His twin brother did not. He was started on … [Read more...]
Giving asthma medicine to kids: it’s not that easy as you may think
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"Mom, I can’t breathe,“ gasped my son when I picked him up from football practice on Wednesday evening. I checked his vitals (my hand on his forehead for body temperature, my fingers on his wrist … [Read more...]
It’s September: know your autumn allergens
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Autumn is almost here. And although we mainly associate hay fever with springtime, autumn or fall is actually the season for hay fever, when grass and grains are cut to be turned into straw and hay. … [Read more...]
How asthma protects (yes!) you from cancer
July 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
My family has a history of asthma. One of my sons is suffering from wheezing and eczema. How can I say that these are good things to have, that they are actually blessings in disguise. But that is … [Read more...]
The tiniest are the nastiest: ultrafine particles and asthma
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We cannot see, taste or smell ultrafine nanoparticles but their presence play a big role in our health, especially for those who suffer from asthma. This is according to a recent report from … [Read more...]
CT scan as a monitoring tool for asthma
June 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When we talk about computer tomography (CT), we usually think about cancer and detecting tumors. However, this imaging technique which consists of a series of X-rays, can potentially be used to … [Read more...]
What’s the state of the air in your city?
May 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Americans are concerned about the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The Europeans are worrying about the volcanic clouds coming from Iceland. But what about what is going on in your immediate … [Read more...]
Help! Fresh Air Needed for Children
May 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A plant needs water, sunlight, and fresh air in order to grow. So does a child. However, children who live in big cities seldom have the space, much less the fresh air they need. The latest … [Read more...]
Chorioamnionitis, preterm birth, and asthma
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is asthma predetermined in the womb? The results of a recent study point to this. Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the uterine cavity caused by bacteria. When chorioamnionitis occurs together with … [Read more...]
Traffic pollution and wheezing
February 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Wheezing in children is becoming more common. One of my sons suffers from wheezing since he was a baby. Although not considered to be serious, it is nevertheless not a nice sound to hear. Butwhat is … [Read more...]
Swimming: good or bad for asthma?
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s been freezing outside for days and the kids have eventually lost the enthusiasm for snow games. Now, what can we do in terms of exercise? The answer is swimming in indoor, heated swimming … [Read more...]
TV time and asthma
December 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
Too much “screen time” for children is not healthy. Many research studies have shown this again and again. Time spent in front of the TV or the computer screen is sedentary time and this lack of … [Read more...]
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